John M Halliday
Washington County Court of Common Pleas General and Domestic Relations Division
Full Term Commencing Jan. 1, 2025
Candidate Details
- Residence
Marietta - Email
jhalliday@wcgov.org - Social Media
facebook.com/KeepHallidayJudge - Age
56 - Occupation
Washington County Common Pleas Judge - Education
Ohio Wesleyan University, B.A., cum laude 1989
Ohio Northern University, J.D., with distinction 1993
- Work Experience
Private Practice Attorney 1993-2000
Common Pleas Judge 2000-present
- Family
Married with 3 children - Affiliations
Marietta Kiwanis Club
Washington County Bar Association
Ohio Bar Association
John M Halliday
Question 1
List your judicial experience (courts and years)
Marietta Municipal Court, Acting Judge 2003-2005
Washington County Common Pleas Judge 2020-present
Abbreviated Candidate AnswersMarietta Municipal Court, Acting Judge 2003-2005
Washington County Common Pleas Judge 2020-present
Question 2
What non-judicial legal experience qualifies you to be a judge?
Through my professional and civic work, I have learned the value of listening, evaluating and collaborating. I maintain proper decorum, work diligently and efficiently, all of which has earned me the respect of those with whom I have worked.
Abbreviated Candidate AnswersThrough my professional and civic work, I have learned the value of listening, evaluating and collaborating. I maintain proper decorum, work diligently and efficiently, all of which has earned me the respect of those with whom I have worked.
Question 3
Why are you running for this particular court seat?
I wish to continue to serve Washington County and the advances we have made at the Court since I arrived. The Court has improved technologically, developed efficiencies and innovated. The Court has incubated and implemented the Adult Probation Department under my leadership; by all measurments, it is a success.
Abbreviated Candidate AnswersI wish to continue to serve Washington County and the advances we have made at the Court since I arrived. The Court has improved technologically, developed efficiencies and innovated. The Court has incubated and implemented the Adult Probation Department under my leadership; by all measurments, it is a success.